Chapter 10 - Motivation

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to motivation, hunger biology, obesity, and eating disorders as discussed in Chapter 10.

Motivation

The force that moves people to behave, think, and feel as they do.

Optimum Arousal Theory

A theory that suggests individuals seek an optimal level of arousal for performance.

Yerkes Dodson Law

The principle that performance is best at an optimal level of arousal.

Drive Reduction Theory

The theory that suggests motivation arises from physiological needs.

Gastric Signals

Signals related to the stomach that influence hunger and satiety.

Leptin

A hormone that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

Hypothalamus

A brain region that plays a crucial role in controlling hunger.

Obesity

A condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation.

Set Point

The theory that the body maintains a certain weight range.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and restricted food intake.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Mindless Eating

Eating without paying attention to hunger cues or portion sizes.

Sociocultural Factors

Social and cultural influences that affect eating behaviors.

Psychological Factors

Mental and emotional aspects that influence body image and eating disorders.